Upstate New York farmhouse

Before moving into the farmhouse, homeowners Christina and John had to completely gut the house. Rather than tackling the project in one-go, they first renovated the main floor so the couple and their young son could move in, and then worked on the second floor.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

The homeowners have a knack for finding incredible one-of-a-kind finds from yard sales, Craigslist, flea markets, and even from off the street. All of these pieces come together to give this living room an unfussy, relaxed look. We love the way the soft teal walls complement the rustic brown tones in the sofa, rug, and wood floors.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

This kitchen just exudes farmhouse style! The antique apron-front sink is charming, as are the decorative plates and cake stands lining the open shelves. The decorative white trim is another pretty element.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

Instead of a runner, the homeowners painted a green stripe up the stairs that lead to the second floor.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

Here is a look at the main bedroom, which perfectly pairs luxe elements like a brass bed and antique chandelier with more homey pieces like the mismatched side tables. The floral area rug pulls the colour palette of soft blues and rustic reds together.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

This is the couple’s son’s bedroom, which doubles as a guest room. There are plenty of cheery, kid-friendly details here, like the chandelier (a yard sale find that the couple painted blue), pale yellow walls, and the kitschy quilts.

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Upstate New York farmhouse

The attic hasn’t been renovated yet, but it still works as a guest bedroom for visiting friends and family.

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A derelict farmhouse gets a fresh makeover

It’s hard to believe from looking at these photos, but not too long ago this cozy farmhouse was completely dilapidated.

It’s hard to believe from looking at these photos, but not too long ago this cosy farmhouse was completely dilapidated. When homeowners Christina Salway and her husband John Moskowitz visited the house in Callicoon—about a three hour drive from their main home in New York City—the windows were barren, the kitchen was stripped, and the plumbing and electricity would need to be fixed. Aesthetically, the house needed plenty of work too. The floors were covered in unsightly linoleum and dropped ceilings had been installed.

Yet for all these drawbacks, it was in a prime location. The farmhouse was on 43 acres of land, privately situated a half-mile away from the nearest road. The couple decided they couldn’t pass up the location and begun a massive overhaul to make the farmhouse fit for their young son, as well as their family and friends. After many renovations, Salway and Moskowitz have transformed the derelict space into the perfect retreat.

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